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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1919

Page

2

District Supervision Debate and Taxpayer Concerns

A letter argues against a General Assembly bill on district supervision, contending it increases cost and loosens local control. It favors keeping district superintendent elections with local boards and questions the bill’s impact on taxpayers and community oversight. The piece emphasizes local boards as better judges of superintendent value.

Pais General Assembly County Board of Education S Up Ereteenth Boards of Education Peoot Hie

Digestive Aid Touted By Alec on Open Air

An open air segment touts a home remedy claiming to relieve excess stomach acid and indigestion. It recommends a regimen of harmless salts mixed with lemon juice and lithia to cleanse the stomach, start liver function, and promote bile flow over a week.

Alec Tel

Debate on county school supervision and politics

A Stratford era article argues county boards of education could be controlled by dominant party factions under a new system. It cites state aid districts, taxation, and the cost of supervision, advocating strong boards and improved support for superintendents amid wartime teacher shortages.

Athens County Nelsonville Glouster Athens Opera General Revenue Fund Athens Township Alexander Township Dover Township Chauncey Village York Township Buchtel Amesville Village Albany Coolville Village Giouster Ohio Boards of Education Messnger General Assembly County Board of Education York Townships

Michigan bottlers rename to carbonated soda makers

The Michigan Bottlers Association changes its name to the Carbonated Soda Manufacturers Association. The move signals alignment with a dry Michigan stance and emphasizes that there was nothing hard about the rebranding.

Detroit Mar Michigan Bottlers Association Carbonated Soda Manufacturers Association Michigan

348th Infantry Ends Overseas Service With Gold Stripes

Just returned from abroad the 348th Infantry men finished six months of foreign service at midnight. As the transport Chicago steamed into New York Bay this morning they were seen sewing single gold chevrons on their sleeves.

New York Chicago 348Th Infantry Bay

Buckeye State Building & Loan advertises loans in Columbus

The Buckeye State Building & Loan Co. offers loans on improved Columbus property and Central Ohio farms with favorable terms and privileges. Address is Rankin Building, 32 West Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio.

Columbus Ohio Buckeye State Building & Loan Co Rankin Bldg W. Gay Street

Joshua Leader and Patriot Sunday Lesson Title

Sunday school topic on Conditions of Successful Leadership with Joshua 1 1 9. Lesson titled Joshua Patriot and Leader. Christian Endeavor topic Lost by Looking citing Proverbs 23 29 86. Temperance Meeting League topic cited Matthew 20.

Joshua Christian Endeavor

Presbyterian Church Service and Evening Sermon

Rev. John T. Newell of the Presbyterian Church Greenfield will preach at the morning service. The pastor will occupy the pulpit in the evening and speak on The Old Road Again. The attendance contest in the Sabbath School continues with men making larger gains.

Presbyterian Church John T. Newell Greenfield Old Road

Apostolic Holiness Church Revival Services

Revival services continue with sessions tonight at seven o'clock. Sunday program includes Sunday school at 1 30 PM and preaching at 2 30 PM followed by evening service at 7 00 PM. Rev Charlies Hill remains with the church. L R Roberts is the pastor and invites all to attend.

Apostolic Holiness Charlies Hill L. R. Roberts

Walking with God at First Christian Church

Bible school at nine morning worship at ten sixteen morning sermon Walking with God evening service at seven sermon The Sure Foundation of Character Christian Endeavor at six led by Ruth Harris Lost by Looking topic Mid week prayer at seven in honor of Major S M Johnson reception in main auditorium parlors refreshments served members urged to attend and give welcome

First Christian Church S. M. Johnson Major J

First M. and Church Service Schedule and Programs

Lloyd Strecker, pastor, leads Sunday school at 9 with Ray mond Slutz as superintendent and Good classes for all. Morning worship at 10 30 with the sermon Money and the Kingdom. Evening service at 7 with Call of the New Day. Epworth League at 6 with Our Relation to God-Serving. Freedmen's Aid Society program includes five minute addresses by Frank Speck Julian Archer and Dean Voigt and illustrated souvenir programs. Attendance urged with good music and no special collection.

Freedmen’s Aid Society Frank Speck Julian Archer Dean Voigt Strecker

Church of God Service Schedule on Hocking Street

Pastor B F Timmons leads Sunday school at 9:00 A M and worship at 10:00 A M with a long service at 6:30 P M and sermon at 7:00 P M There will be preaching Thursday at 6 30 P M All are invited to attend

Church OF God Hocking Street B. F. Timmons Free Methodist Church Cor. Stimpson Ave Campbell St Sunny Side O. M. Shaw Albert Frost

Christian Science Society Service at Masonic Temple

Sunday service at 10 45 A M with subject Man and a golden text from Psalms 8 6. Sunday school at 9 30 A M and a testimonial meeting. You are invited to attend.

Christian Science Society Masonic Temple

Central Ave M E Church Services and Gospel Centenary Events

Pastor R G Bowden leads Sunday School at 9:00 AM and morning worship at 10:15 AM with Epworth League at 6:00 PM and evening service at 7:00 PM The theme is Motives for Home Missionary Work and the evening sermon The Purpose and Method of the Church A Gospel Centenary meeting runs each evening at 7:00 PM this week All are invited to attend

Central Ave. M. E R. G. Bowden Epworth League

Public Affairs Seeks 2000 for City Electrical Expansion

The board of public affairs requested council approve 2000 to extend electrical service in Glouster. They say extra funds will buy wire and transformers to attract new customers and improve revenue. The council will decide at the next meeting.

Board of Public Affairs Sunday Creek Standard Oil Co O. S. Birtcher Council Police Justice

Funeral of Joe Moody Held at Hollister Church

The funeral for Joe Moody aged 46 of Hollister was conducted at the U B church this afternoon at two o'clock by Pastor Milla of Jacksonville. Burial followed in Hollister cemetery. Moody died from pneumonia following the flu.

Joe Moody Hollister U. B Milla Jacksonville Mr. Moody

Death of Mrs George Love in Urbancrest

Mrs George Love died at her Urbancrest home near midnight after a two week illness from influenza. Her condition had been critically declined for several days with slight hopes for recovery. She is survived by her husband and funeral arrangements are not yet set, with burial likely Monday.

George Love Urbancrest

Glouster Sportsmen Club to Meet Before Big Opera House Address

The Glouster Sportsmen Club will meet Monday at 7 pm in the Red Men hall. Final arrangements for next Friday’s opera house meeting include speeches by N. E. Snow secretary of agriculture A. C. Baxter chief game director and J. W. Stuber secretary of state inspectors.

Glouster Sportsmen Club Red Men Hall Opera House N. E. Snow Secreary of Agriculture A. C. Baxter J. W. Stuber Secretary of State

Funeral for Hollister Babe of Mr and Mrs Hardsocg

The six month old infant of Mr and Mrs Frank Hardsocg of Hollister was laid to rest Friday afternoon at two o'clock with Rev Orr officiating. Burial followed in Hollister cemetery after a brief illness.

Frank Hardsocg Hollister Orr

Opera House Presents The Biggest Show on Earth

The Opera House showcases The Biggest Show on Earth featuring a grand lineup and dazzling acts. Performances promise spectacular numbers, seating for a wide audience, and a festive atmosphere.

Opera House

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